Phillip M. WinstonFeb 44 minSecrets to Successful Communication with your School and/or District: Advice from an Educational AdvocateOver the last couple of weeks, we have had a lot of questions about communication with the school team. Parents are frustrated that they...
Phillip M. WinstonJan 282 minHelp! I Think My Child Needs a 1:1 ParaprofessionalWe have seen a huge number of questions and comments in various Facebook groups regarding 1:1 paras/paraprofessionals. As with other...
Phillip M. WinstonJan 213 minIEP & 504 Accommodations: “We don’t do that here” and other statements you should never hear.What exactly does an accommodation for a student with a disability mean? The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) uses the...
Phillip M. WinstonJan 143 minDon’t Let a School Talk You Out of a Request for an Evaluation for a Suspected Disability: Advice from a Special Education AdvocateHow a special education advocate can help you get the support you need from a school or district
Phillip M. WinstonJan 72 minYou Need a Special Education Advocate: Why building a relationship with an advocate before there's an emergency is advantageous. Why everyone needs a special education advocate